# DeckFilter vs MyBacklog

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DeckFilter at 85% against MyBacklog's 40%. DeckFilter also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). MyBacklog's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

MyBacklog is free to download; DeckFilter costs $4.99 up front. MyBacklog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. DeckFilter asks for nothing beyond the download.

DeckFilter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DeckFilter has 87 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of DeckFilter's written reviews are positive against 40% of MyBacklog's.

DeckFilter ships an update fortnightly, MyBacklog every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DeckFilter | MyBacklog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deckfilter/id6474423599/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybacklog/id6505011144/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **85.2% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#100** | — |
| Size | 77 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [WEBGEHEUER OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683810460) | [Joshua Whitehouse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754677435) |

## What reviewers say

### DeckFilter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deckfilter/id6474423599)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app helps Steam Deck users discover and organize their game library and wishlist. Filter games by playtime, compatibility, and tags to find your next gaming session. Access detailed game insights and optimized settings for a better experience.

**Highlights:** Sync Steam library and wishlist, Filter by playtime, ProtonDB, Deck Verified, View game insights and completion time, Manage wishlists with discounts and reviews, Bookmark favorite games, Access optimized game settings, Precision tag filtering

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent companion app for Steam Deck
- 💡 Great for organizing and filtering game libraries
- 🚀 Fast and responsive, even with large libraries
- ✨ Integrates well with ProtonDB and HowLongToBeat
- 🔍 Provides helpful performance and optimization info

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some games not showing up
- 🐛 Wishlist not updating
- 🐛 Pull to refresh not working
- 🐛 Sort settings not remembered
- 🔒 Requires Steam library and profile to be public

**Reported bugs**

- Some games from library do not show up
- Hidden games do not show up
- Wishlist does not update
- Pull to refresh does not work
- Does not remember new sort settings

**Requested features**

- Mark games as completed
- Add control config/community layout info
- More filter options (e.g., Linux/Windows/Apple support)
- Search Steam store within the app
- Filter by games with achievements


### MyBacklog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybacklog/id6505011144)

Manage, track, and discover games across all platforms. Organize your collection with custom lists, get personalized recommendations, and connect with other gamers. Features include data import, in-depth game info, and screenshot galleries.

**Highlights:** Import game data from consoles and Steam, Organize games into custom lists (Wishlist, Backlog, Playing, Played, etc.), Personalized game recommendations, Detailed game information including playtime, Connect with other gamers and view activity feeds, Add private notes and build screenshot galleries, Exclusive game giveaways

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MyBacklog Premium (Weekly) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| MyBacklog Premium (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| MyBacklog Premium (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DeckFilter free?

DeckFilter costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MyBacklog free?

MyBacklog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DeckFilter or MyBacklog?

DeckFilter is rated higher. DeckFilter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while MyBacklog averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do DeckFilter or MyBacklog have ads?

Neither DeckFilter nor MyBacklog shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DeckFilter or MyBacklog?

DeckFilter ships an update fortnightly, and MyBacklog every 5 months. Most recently, DeckFilter was updated on September 24, 2026 and MyBacklog on September 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*